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Superfinal

USK Praha - Dziki 67-62

USK Praha trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 6-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 67-62. USK Praha forced 21 Dziki turnovers. Jakub Chaloupka fired 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Radek Chaloupka chipped in 17 points. USK Praha's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Tomasz Gozdek produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and Mateusz Nieweglowski added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side.
Top scorers:
Dziki: M.Nieweglowski 16+7reb+2ast, T.Gozdek 15+11reb+1ast, M.Skowronek 9+4reb+4ast, F.Krzeminski 9+1reb+1ast, I.Makarevich 8+8reb+1ast, M.Jasinski 4+6reb+1ast
USK Praha: J.Chaloupka 19+7reb+3ast, R.Chaloupka 17+3reb+1ast, M.Sklenarik 9+6reb+2ast, V.Maior 5+1reb, A.Drimal 5+5reb+1ast, J.Vagner 4+3reb

Genova - IBA Skopje 100-66

The game was mostly controlled by Genova. IBA Skopje managed to win third quarter 29-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Genova dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to IBA Skopje's 38. Genova forced 31 IBA Skopje turnovers and outrebounded them 46-34 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Genova looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Nicolo Cogorno fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Simone La Marca chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals. Five Genova players scored in double figures. Marko Solev produced 16 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and Hristijan Bozinovski added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
IBA Skopje: M.Solev 16+8reb+7ast, B.Mickovski 11+2reb+1ast, H.Bozinovski 9+5reb+2ast, L.Miloshevski 6+2reb+7ast, A.Beleskov 6+5reb, N.Dimevski 5+2reb
Genova: N.Cogorno 27+13reb+1ast, M.Pittaluga 16+2reb, E.Spallarossa 16+4reb+3ast, D.Zilioli 11+2reb+4ast, S.La Marca 11+12reb+9ast, S.Puzone 6+1reb+2ast

Ivrea - Dan Dacian 75-62

Dan Dacian was ahead by 3 points at the halftime before a 39-23 second half run of Ivrea. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Dan Dacian to just 7 points in third quarter. Ivrea forced 19 Dan Dacian turnovers. Dan Dacian was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by Mali center Abdoulaye Traore (205-2009) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 20 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and guard Marco Leonardini (182-2009) supported him with 6 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 13 points and 5 rebounds by guard Bogdan Bistriceanu (183-2009) did not help to save the game for Dan Dacian. Guard Horia Danis (188-2009) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Dan Dacian: B.Bistriceanu 13+5reb+2ast, A.Sandulache 9+6reb, H.Danis 8+7reb+4ast, R.Manea 7+3reb+3ast, D.Munteanu 6+8reb+3ast, S.Bosoanca 6+5reb
Ivrea: A.Traore 22+20reb, P.Foti 16+2reb+2ast, P.Mungai 14+3reb+3ast, D.Serafini 7+4reb+3ast, M.Leonardini 6+9reb+6ast, M.Xhafa 4+12reb+1ast

Jugla - Zalgiris 72-61

The game was mostly controlled by Jugla. Zalgiris managed to win fourth quarter 21-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Jugla forced 24 Zalgiris turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Roberts Deics who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Kristofers Fibigs who added 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Kristupas Sabeckas (180-2009) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds and Kipras Jonaitis scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Zalgiris: K.Sabeckas 25+7reb+3ast, K.Jonaitis 10+6reb, G.Uktveris 8+2reb+1ast, B.Sakalauskas 7+5reb, J.Cesnauskas 6+4reb, A.Titas 3+2reb+6ast
Jugla: R.Deics 24+14reb+4ast, G.Gailitis 16+2reb+2ast, K.Fibigs 15+7reb+3ast, L.Papans 8+3reb+3ast, R.Sabulis 8+6reb+5ast, K.Grinvalds 1+2reb

Leii - BC Nokia 72-75

BC Nokia trailed by 5 points after three quarters before their 25-17 charge, which allowed them to win the game. BC Nokia outrebounded Leii 53-31 including a 30-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. BC Nokia looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Leii's players. Teemu Talvitie fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Tuukka Selin chipped in 9 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Andrei Cozan (-2009) produced 32 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and George Iliuta added 22 points respectively for lost side.
Top scorers:
Leii: A.Cozan 32+8reb+7ast, G.Iliuta 22+3reb+3ast, T.Buhus 6, R.Budulac 5+6reb, R.Constantin 3+6reb+1ast, D.T 2+6reb+1ast
BC Nokia: T.Talvitie 20+10reb+9ast, J.Halme 14+3reb+4ast, A.Ylivakeri 13+10reb+1ast, T.Selin 9+9reb+7ast, A.Ahola 8+5reb+1ast, E.Selin 4+6reb+2ast

Liepaja - VKM 75-89

The game was mostly controlled by VKM. Liepaja managed to win second period 22-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. VKM made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Mantas Vaistaras fired 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Dovydas Bereznauskas chipped in 21 points (made all of his seven free throws). Emils Steckis produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Valters Vitins added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Liepaja players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Liepaja: E.Steckis 20+10reb+2ast, U.Cilipans 18+3reb+3ast, R.Berzins 13+4reb, V.Vitins 12+10reb+4ast, J.Ivanovskis 9+3reb+3ast, R.Leiguds 2+2reb+2ast
VKM: D.Bereznauskas 21+1reb, M.Vaistaras 18+7reb+6ast, J.Saulenas 16+4reb+1ast, R.Mazonas 8+2reb+4ast, G.Ciemnolonskis 8+1reb+1ast, M.Matukas 7+5reb+1ast

Ridzene - Basketbola Klase 79-61

The game without a history. Ridzene led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Ridzene outrebounded Basketbola Klase 42-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. Ridzene looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Roberts Zvaigzne fired a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Roberts Kalvins chipped in 13 points. Four Ridzene players scored in double figures. Ralfs Berzins produced 13 points and 4 assists and Martins Lacis added 10 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Basketbola Klase: R.Berzins 13+1reb+4ast, K.Laizans 11+2reb, M.Lacis 10+4reb+1ast, D.Tirmanis 8+2reb+2ast, M.Vinbergs 6+3reb+1ast, K.Jaunzems 6+2reb
Ridzene: R.Kalvins 13+3reb+3ast, A.Arbergs 12+4reb, K.Bruns 10+3reb+4ast, R.Zvaigzne 10+11reb+3ast, E.Vezitis 9+3reb+6ast, R.Puce 8+4reb

Ukraine - TalTech 55-79

The game was mostly controlled by TalTech. Ukraine managed to win second period 22-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Ukraine 50-29 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Artur Sokolov fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Hugo Tirs (-2009) chipped in 23 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Yevhen Tatunchak (200-2009) produced 13 points and 9 rebounds and Denys Karabets (-2009) added 17 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Ukraine: D.Karabets 17+3ast, Y.Tatunchak 13+9reb+2ast, H.Hanytskyi 10+7reb, K.Zhang 4+1reb, I.Ivashov 4+3reb+4ast, O.Kosenko 3+2reb
TalTech: H.Tirs 23+7reb+3ast, A.Sokolov 20+11reb+6ast, M.Pastak 12+5reb+2ast, M.Poljakov 9+8reb, M.Korv 8+7reb+1ast, J.Olde 5+1reb+3ast